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Categorical Support

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SSC: School Site Councils
ELAC-DELAC: English Learner Advisory Committees
The Online Resource for Categorical Directors
EIA Webinar
Year-End Categorical Workshops

For categorical program administrators, SI&A's blend of program and fiscal perspectives offers the most integrated and comprehensive support available. We are proud to provide a categorical coaching service that is timely, compliant and focused on promoting student achievement through effective planning. Our resources include trainings, publications and an online resource for program administrators with the goal of always anticipating the challenges that will be faced by school districts.

Whether you are preparing for the Categorical Programs Monitoring (CPM) process or trying to stretch your funding, SI&A's team of experts offers assistance:

  • Workshops
    Special Online Opportunity: Economic Impact Aid Webinar
    • o Due to demand for our EIA workshops in spring, we will be providing a final summary session, via webinar, for those who could not attend these workshops in person-a convenient way to participate online from your location More information...

    Year-End Categorical
    • This May workshop is a priority for technicians, analysts, and other accounting personnel responsible for categorical accounting. More information...
  • Publications
    Fiscal Perspectives
    • Essential guides for both the business and program administrator's bookshelf, our Categorical Fiscal publications describe complex categorical regulations in easy to understand terms, including models and samples. Additional "best practice" recommendations help administrators establish adequate documentation and internal controls, which safeguard categorical dollars and increase audit readiness.
    • NEW! The Administrator's Guide to Categorical Fiscal Compliance (2007-08)
  • Program Perspectives
    • For Categorical Program Administrators, SI&A's guidebooks provide a strategic reference for the logistical issues related to building and running effective committees at both the district and site level. They include information about composition, selection/election procedures, bylaws and agendas, as well as a glossary of terms and legislative reference for administrators. Member's Guides are available in a helpful planner format and bilingual English/Spanish to facilitate parent involvement.
    • The Administrator's Guide to Economic Impact Aid (2007-08)
    • The Administrator's Guide to School Site Councils (2007-08)
    • The Administrator's Guide to English Learner Advisory Committees (2007-08)
    • The School Site Council Member's Guide (2007-08)
    • The ELAC-DELAC Member's Guide (2007-08)
  • On-Site Training for Administrators: SSC & ELAC
    • Invite SI&A to one of your administrators' meetings for a strategic training on building successful School Site Councils or English Learner Advisory Committees. This training builds insight into roles and responsibilities, legislative history and best practices. Attendees also receive template materials for running elections and for creating by-laws, minutes and agendas.
  • School Site Council Ready to Go DVD Presentations
    • We also offer condensed versions of our SSC presentations that can be used to train multiple groups. Ready to Go Presentations are provided in an easy-to-use and share format, so you can set the time and lead the meeting.
    • See a Preview of the SSC Training Video
  • The Online Resource for Categorical Directors
    • We've heard what a frustration it is for district leaders to track down accurate and applicable answers for categorical program planning and assessment. With experienced contributors and a centralized location you can access any time and anywhere, The Online Resource for Categorical Directors is dedicated to providing information that is accurate and timely - without going into information overload. More information...

Call SI&A today at 1-877-954-4357 or email us for more information on how this service can benefit your district